Overview

Senior Education Recruitment Consultant - Aspire People, Manchester. Full-time | Immediate Start | Competitive Package (£36k - £45k DOE + Commission | OTE £67k+).

Aspire People is an independently owned education recruitment specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting schools, colleges, and trusts across the UK. We connect exceptional teachers, support staff, graduates, and leaders with opportunities where they can make an impact. Our Manchester and Liverpool teams are expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant to join our well-established offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a supportive, collaborative, and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and beyond.
• Drive new business development while nurturing and growing existing accounts.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle - sourcing and interviewing high-quality candidates and placing them in roles that match their skills and aspirations.
• Specialise in your area of expertise - SEND, Primary, or Secondary education recruitment.
• Work alongside an experienced, motivated team, with guidance and mentoring from a manager committed to your success.

What Aspire People Offers You

• Uncapped earnings with a minimum OTE of £67k+.
• Up to 20% commission on billings, with a no-threshold structure - earn from your very first placement.
• 48 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - one of the most competitive packages in the industry.
• Flexible and reduced summer hours - designed to support work-life balance.
• Hybrid working - a mix of office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• A supportive and nurturing culture - join a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Clear career pathways - transparent routes to progress into senior leadership roles within the business.

At Aspire People, we believe in rewarding dedication, celebrating success, and empowering our consultants to reach their full potential. If you are an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant with a proven track record and are ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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